ST. DAVID'S AT A GLANCE

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Click above to watch a Holy Hikes slideshow.

Register for Pastor Angela's last Holy Hike Dec. 14.

Evening Prayer | 5:15 p.m.

Stories of the Camino

Dec. 11


Stories of the Camino

6:30-7:30 p.m.


Pastor Angela will share her experiences walking the Camino during her sabbatical.

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Holy Eucharist | 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m.

Our livestream on Dec. 15 will be at 9 a.m. instead of 11:15 a.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec. 15


Our Lady of Guadalupe Holy Eucharist, Rite II

9 a.m. 


This service honors the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with roses, blessings, and special Mariachi music. Celebration in Sumners Hall to follow with hot chocolate, breakfast tacos, churros, and festive music.

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Morning Prayer | Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Midday Prayer | 1st and 3rd Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

Holy Hike

Dec. 14


Holy Hike

Saturday, Dec. 14

9-10:30 a.m.


Join Pastor Angela for a morning prayer walk on her last Holy Hike at St. David's.

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Advent Quiet Day

Dec. 14


Advent Quiet Day

Saturday, Dec. 14

9 a.m.-Noon


Spiritual Director Elizabeth Ann Gates will help us renew our spirits with poetry and reflections inspired by Celtic spirituality.

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Blue Christmas

Dec. 20


Blue Christmas

Noon-1 p.m.


This noon service, held in Bethell Hall around the longest night of the year, acknowledges the grief many may feel during Advent and Christmas.

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Pageant Rehearsal

Dec. 22


Rehearse for Children's Pageant

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.


Children of all ages are welcome to join our pageant rehearsal on Dec. 22 for the Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant on Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.

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In case you missed it, check out our St. David's media and event galleries.

Father Chuck sermon
Sermons Playlist

Last week's livestream did not include a sermon. Listen to Nov. 11 sermon from the Rev. Chuck Treadwell: The Next Good Thing

Eric Mellenbruch
Speakers Podcast

Advent in Hymns and Scripture

Advent Lessons and Carols
Event Galleries

See photos from the

Second Sunday of Advent

Robert Reid

MINISTRY OF THE MONTH


Next to New: Read a story from Robert Reid reflecting on his time as the shop's executive director.


Visit the shop: 5435 BURNET ROAD

Open Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Pastor Angela Cortiñas

Celebrating Pastor Angela


Read the Dec. 10 update to the parish that includes details of Pastor Angela’s last Sunday at St. David’s, her celebration on Jan. 5, and ways to participate and contribute.

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Ramp Build #48

Community Engagement & Advocacy


50th Ramp Build

Saturday, Dec. 14

8 a.m.-4 p.m.



No experience is necessary to join our ramp team for this ministry milestone!

Visit Community Engagement Blog
Parents' Night Out

Children & Youth


Register for Parents' Night Out

Saturday, Dec. 21

4-8 p.m.



Parents, get a moment to yourselves while kids watch a movie, make crafts, and drink cocoa in pajamas.

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Adult Formation


Scriptural Foundations: Introduction to the New Testament

Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29

6-7:15 p.m.


Register for an overview of the history, geography, and literature of the books of the New Testament.

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Stewardship


Special Offering: Flowers and Music


As we prepare for our festive celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany, we are invited to contribute financially toward preparing St. David’s for these seasons by making a special gift toward the flowers and music funds.

Visit Stewardship Blog

Hospitality


Order Holiday Desserts 


Email chefray@stdave.org to order holiday desserts from Café Divine. Pick up Sunday, Dec. 22.

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Social Groups


Prime Timers Holiday Party

Sunday, Dec. 15

4:30-6:30 p.m.


Join Prime Timers (Adults 55+) for holiday cheer. Please bring a dish to share and BYOB.

RSVP Here
Vestry

Vestry


2025 Nominations Open

Please consider nominees for these important positions and encourage others to submit their names. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominations are due by noon on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

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Advent Lector 2024

Sundays at St. David's

Holy Eucharist Church Services

8 a.m. Rite I

9 a.m. Rite II, this service will be our only livestream on Dec. 15.

11:15 a.m. Rite II


Church Classes

9:45 a.m. Children

10 a.m. Adult, Youth

  • Dec. 22: Last day for classes
  • Jan. 12: Classes resume


Breakfast

8:30-11 a.m.

  • Dec. 29: No breakfast
  • Jan. 5: Epiphany party following 10:30 a.m. Christmastide Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist
  • Jan. 12: Breakfast resumes
Yarn and Yap Youth Group 20241201

Wednesdays at St. David's

Evening Prayer

5:15 p.m.

Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, no Evening Prayer

Dinner

Dec. 18: Last dinner of 2024

Jan. 8: Dinner resumes

5:30 p.m.


Adult Classes & Social Groups

6 p.m.

  • Dec. 18: last classes of 2024
  • Jan. 8: Adult classes, youth, and social groups resume
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